Articles from the July 10, 2008 edition
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Police investigating sexual assault complaint in Kana:takon
Responding to requests for clarification, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service said Wednesday that they are investigating a complaint of sexual assault that was called in to them on June 27, 2008....
Recent vote not sanctioned by tribal government
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Press Release - An informal vote was held recently in the St. Regis Mohawk Community to gauge public opinion regarding the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s current three-chief system....
Tribe will hold special election to replace absent sub-chief
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced Monday that they will hold a special election for a sub-chief position, following Sub-Chief Elect Joseph Phillips’ failure to attend his swearing-in ceremony on...
Happy Birthday Ernie Benedict!
The Akwesasne community will help Mohawk elder Ernest Benedict celebrate his 90th Birthday this Sunday at the Ronathahonni Cultural Centre. Happy...
Soldier home from Iraq thanks students personally
Recently Staff Sgt. Austin Boots was home on his Mid-Tour leave from Iraq. While home, he stopped by the St. Regis Mohawk School for...
Lillian M. Herne
Mrs. Lillian M. Herne, age 88, of 1347 State Route 37, Hogansburg, died Sunday afternoon (July 6, 2008) at the Highland Nursing Home. She had been...
Elizabeth Nevarez
Elizabeth Anne Nevarez, daughter of LeeAnne Jacobs and stepfather Louis Jacobs, passed away the morning of July 4, 2008 in Lincoln, CA. She is survived by her husband Gus, by 2 children; Lisa Brawn...
Lawrence Nanticoke (Hadocsay)
Lawrence (Hadocsay) Nanticoke, age 79, died on July 7, 2008 at the Brantford General Hospital. Beloved husband of Violet (Kick) Nanticoke, loving father of Kevin and Betty Nanticoke of Akwesasne,...
Niawen
The family of Sarah Jacobs would like to thank the neighbors, friends and extended family for their help and support during our time of need. It is a comfort to know that our mother touched the lives...
Thank you
The Akwesasne Tyke Travel Lacrosse team wants to thank the community for supporting their Bike-A-Thon that was held on June 24th 2008. Your pledge...
Niawen
Niawen on behalf of the burial of Louie Johnny Francis, I would like to take the time to thank the caretakers James Bero and John Bigtree. Special...
Sekon sewakwekon: Time sure flies!
Believe it our not, this is Indian Time’s 25th year - bringing a community paper to the people of Akwesasne. It has been a wonderful journey and Indian Time is grateful to the Akwesasne Community...
Sunday-Cook files suit against Tribe’s Election Board
Following her complaints to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board over the recent tribal election, former political candidate Tracy Sunday-Cook filed a lawsuit with the tribal court against...
AMPS seize 350,000 cigarettes from abandoned truck
(CORNWALL, Ontario, July 4, 2008) An attempted vehicle stop by a member of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service has resulted in the seizure of 350,000 cigarettes. On July 2, 2008, at approximately...
O.P.P. traffic stop leads to seizure of 200,000 cigarettes
(CORNWALL, Ontario, July 4, 2008) Two Akwesasne, Ontario residents are facing charges under the Excise Act 2001 for possession of tobacco products not properly stamped, after an afternoon traffic...
Annual fireworks show held on Cook Road
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Mohawk Bingo Palace and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino held an incredible fireworks show on Friday, July 4, 2008. The even wa...
In loving memory of Alissa Martin-Travers
Tuesday April 29th, 2008 Written By: Kimberley Lazore You thought you had your chance to live the life that you would become You thought you were going to be on who you wanted to be Well, you know...
Notice to the Community
This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership. Harmony Lazore, age 22, daughter of Lorida Lazore (Akwesasne). Konwahentawi, age 19, daughter of...
Massena Olde Car Club Block Dance and Barbeque
On Saturday, July 5 the Massena Olde Car Club held its 11th annual Block Dance and Barbeque on Main Street in Massena from 5:00 to 9:00. The downtown...
Altar piece honors Kateri Tekakwitha
The life Story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha was commissioned by the St. John the Baptist Church at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, formerly San Juan Pueblo, in...
Robert ‘Saks’ Jacobs award
On the morning of Tuesday, June 24th, Tsi Snaihne School held it’s primary graduation and awards ceremony. One award that was handed out was the...
25 Years
This week, as we continue the celebration of our 25th anniversary, we’d like to thank the stores and businesses that have supported us through the y...
The pseudoscorpion & spiders of Akwesasne
The smallest common, but rarely seen, (arthropod) spider relative found in our homes here in Akwesasne is the pseudoscorpion. They are also known as...
Tales From the Station
During the summer the fire department used to have field days that all the old timers still talk about. These events were astronomical in the amount of work involved from planning, doing and cleanup....